Royal Australian Mint has released another domed shape coin, the first coin of a three-coin Northern Sky series; 2016 $5 Northern Sky Cassiopeia Curved Silver Proof Coin. With only 5,000 set available worldwide at AUD$120.00 each.
The $5 Cassiopeia Curved Silver Proof Coin is Australian legal tender, struck to Proof quality from 1oz 99.9% silver. Complete with a case and numbered Certificate.
The coin reverse show a beautiful colour-printed depiction of the Cassiopeia constellation with inscription "NORTHERN SKY - CASSIOPEIA" and the denomination FIVE DOLLARS. The coin obverse show the effigy of the reigning monarch, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
This coin will be dispatch after release date on 1st December 2015.
Technical Specifications:
Denomination: $5
Metal: Silver (Ag)
Diameter: 39.62 mm
Mass: 1oz
Finish: Coloured Print Proof
Mintage: 5000
In Greek mythology, Cassiopeia was the beautiful but boastful queen of Ethiopia. While her beauty could never be questioned, her vanity became her tragic legacy. Cassiopeia can still be seen in the northern skies today, with her throne circling the celestial pole and her arm desperately hanging on. As per Poseidon’s wishes, the constellation is sometimes seen upside down, and appears as either an M or W depending on when it is being viewed. After being catalogued in the second century by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy it is still classed as one of today’s 88 modern constellations.
You can now pre-order 2016 $5 Northern Sky Cassiopeia Curved Silver Proof Coin in the Royal Australian Mint website eshop.ramint.gov.au.
